Support Groups
Has God brought you through a tough time and you are ready to help others?
Spiritually mature adults interested in exploring leadership in the Grace Church Support Group Ministry are invited to contact Shelly at 952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com
Potential areas of leadership include:
- GriefShare
- Marriage Support
- Separation/Divorce
- DivorceCare for Kids
- Depression
- Blended Families
- Self Esteem
- Mental Illness
- And others!
For more information on Support Groups, contact:
Shelly Dritz
952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com
*Scholarships or a payment plan are available by contacting Shelly Dritz.
Winter/Spring 2009 Support Groups:
Separation and DivorceCare
Click below to view two videos about DivorceCare:
Video #1 "Trauma"
Video #2 "Healing"
Separation and DivorceCare - Part 1
Sundays, February 15 - May 7
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room M209
Cost: $20.00
Part I: Separation and DivorceCareTM is a 13-week support group that teaches biblical concepts using the DivorceCareTM video series. Healing and support is critical for those experiencing marital separation or divorce (see www.divorcecare.com). This group is the first step for separation and divorce recovery support at Grace and will close to new registrations after the second session. For more information, contact Jacci at jscheff444@msn.com.
Separation and DivorceCare - Part 2
Prerequisite: Part I: Separation and DivorceCareTM
Part II: Separation and DivorceCareTM is a 13-week support group that provides a safe environment for fellowship, biblical teaching, and encouragement for those experiencing the crisis of marital separation or divorce. Topics include boundaries, dealing with anger, and other recovery issues. This group is the second step for separation and divorce recovery support at Grace following Part I: Separation and DivorceCare. For more information, contact Jacci at jscheff444@msn.com.
DivorceCare for Kids™
Sundays, February 15 - May 7
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room CA211
Cost: $15.00 per child
($10.00 per child if a parent is registered for Separation & DivorceCareTM)
DivorceCare for KidsTM (DC4K) is a 13-week ministry designed to support and help children ages 7-12 whose parents are going through a separation or divorce. Games, crafts, listening/sharing activities, music, and videos will be used to create an atmosphere where children feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. In order for children to be willing to share their feelings with one another, it is important for everyone to commit to being at group every week. Scholarships or a payment plan are available if needed. Space is limited and the group will close to new registrations after the second session. Please make sure your child has eaten before arriving. For more information, contact Jacci at jscheff444@msn.com.
GriefShare
Click here to view two videos about GriefShare.
Open Sessions
Sundays, February 15 - May 7
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room M210
Cost: $15.00
GriefShareTM is a support group for people grieving a loss (death of a friend, spouse, parent, child, etc.) A Christian informational video on grief and recovery is shown each week (see www.griefshare.com) and small group discussion follows. The group is open to new participants at any time. Childcare is not available. For more information, contact Sue at sueensign@embarqmail.com or 952-443-4137.
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MEN ONLY:
Pure Desire - Part 1
Click here to view a video about Pure Desire
Tuesdays, January 20 - June 9
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Room M245/247
Cost: $40.00
Have you said, "Never again!" but been unable to avoid pornography, temptation, impure thoughts, or sexually acting out? If so, you are not alone, and help is available in this confidential healing/receovery/support group for men only. It provides acceptance, grace, safety, hope, encouragement, and accountability to help you achieve the healing and freedom to live the life of pure desire that God intends for you. We will use Pure Desire: Helping People Break Free from Sexual Struggles, by Pastor Ted Roberts. The group will close to new members after the third week. Register at www.atgrace.com/registrations or contact Bill at 952-926-1055 or billharn@aol.com, or Dave at 952-937-0644 or howes@att.net, or David at 612-965-1100 or davidmcoulter@hotmail.com.
Pure Desire™ - Part 2 Drop-In
Mondays, Ongoing
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room M259
No cost, no registration
This healing/support group is for men only who are dealing with sexual bondage issues. Attached to pornography and can't seem to break free? Battling with impure thoughts and behaviors? Don't know where to turn next? Join this group of men, who share your story, for help and encouragement in a safe, confidential, informal, and welcoming atmosphere as we deal with these very same issues. This is every man's battle. You are not alone! Contact Bill at 952-926-1055/952-465-9546, billharn@aol.com, for more information--or just drop-in! __________________________________________________________
WOMEN ONLY:
Women's Depression
For more information, contact Jackie at ramsay6@embarqmail.com.
Beyond Betrayal
Wednesdays, beginning February 11
6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Room M213
Cost: $20.00
Support and healing group for women only dealing with sexual betrayal in a marriage relationship. Each week a 20-30 minute DVD will also offer teaching and support in addition to having an opportunity to confidentially share and support one another in a biblical manner. Group will close to new members after the third week. For more information, contact Shelly at 952-224-3023 or sdritz@atgrace.com.
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Marriage-Conflict Coaching
Are you and your spouse having trouble resolving conflict in your marriage? The Grace Church Peacemaking Ministry offers conflict coaching (meeting with one person to provide biblical advice) and mediation (meeting with both parties to facilitate discussion and agreement) to help you and your spouse work through your present situation and learn to respond to future conflicts in ways that will strengthen your marriage. Contact the Peacemaking Ministry voicemail hotline at 952-224-3149 for more information.
Register online at www.atgrace.com/registrations.
For more information, contact:
Shelly Dritz
952-224-3023
sdritz@atgrace.com